Improving profitability in the United States and China
First written in FY2016. 14 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-04.
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- FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in North America increased, revenue was ¥67,237 million, down 1.3% year on year, partly due to the stronger yen. Operating profit was ¥6,266 million, up 37.4% year on year, partly because no provision expense for product warranties was recorded.」
Higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in North America and the absence of provision expense for product warranties lifted operating profit in the four-wheel vehicle business to ¥6,266 million, up 37.4% year on year. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Although sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in China and the United States declined, the weaker yen and other factors contributed to revenue of ¥68,138 million, up 5.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥4,561 million, up 32.1%.」
Sales in China and the United States declined, but revenue and operating profit in the four-wheel vehicle business exceeded the previous year's levels due to the weaker yen and other factors. No new initiatives or milestones for improving profitability in the United States and China are presented. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥98,242 million, up 15.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥6,755 million, up 634.1% year on year, partly due to increased sales of automobile clutches in the United States and the weaker yen.」
Higher sales in the United States increased operating profit in the four-wheel vehicle business from ¥920 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥6,755 million, up 634.1% year on year. The disclosure indicates measurable progress in improving profitability in the United States and China. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States and the weaker yen contributed to revenue of ¥31,396 million, up 21.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥2,168 million, up 438.3%.」
Higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States and other factors lifted operating profit for the four-wheel vehicle business to ¥2,168 million, up 438.3% year on year. The disclosure indicates measurable progress in improving profitability in the United States. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「(Four-wheel vehicle clutches) Despite the impact of production cuts, higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States and the weaker yen contributed to revenue of ¥117,557 million, up 30.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥4,293 million, up 47.6%.」
Higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States and other factors lifted operating profit 47.6% year on year. The disclosure states that China's economic recovery remains weak. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of production cuts, revenue was ¥84,712 million, up 32.2% year on year, partly due to increased sales of automobile clutches in the United States and the weaker yen. Operating profit was ¥777 million, down 61.8% year on year, partly reflecting the impact of production cuts and higher raw material prices.」
Revenue increased due to higher sales in the United States, while operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches declined 61.8% year on year due to production cuts and higher raw material prices. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of production cuts, higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States and the weaker yen contributed to revenue of ¥56,283 million, up 35.4% year on year. Operating profit was ¥790 million, down 48.4% year on year, partly due to the impact of production cuts and higher raw material prices.」
Revenue increased due to higher sales in the United States, while operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches declined 48.4% year on year due to production cuts and higher raw material prices. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of production cuts, higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States and the weaker yen contributed to revenue of ¥25,682 million, up 24.8% year on year. Operating profit was ¥242 million, down 79.8% year on year, partly due to the impact of production cuts and higher raw material prices.」
Revenue increased due to higher sales in the United States, while operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches declined 79.8% year on year due to production cuts and higher raw material prices. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of semiconductor supply shortages, higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥64,058 million, up 11.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥2,035 million, up 481.1% year on year.」
Higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States increased operating profit from ¥350 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥2,035 million, up 481.1% year on year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of semiconductor supply shortages, higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥41,555 million, up 19.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,531 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥886 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Higher sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States caused operating results to swing from a loss of ¥886 million in the previous fiscal year to profit of ¥1,531 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of semiconductor supply shortages, a substantial increase in sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥20,579 million, up 85.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,201 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥2,232 million in the previous fiscal year.」
A substantial increase in sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States caused the segment to swing from an operating loss in the previous fiscal year to operating profit of ¥1,201 million. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in China remained firm, but lower sales in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥80,959 million, down 11.0% year on year. Operating profit was ¥2,177 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,096 million in the previous fiscal year, as the effects of compensation expenses and impairment losses recognized in the previous fiscal year ceased, despite lower profit accompanying the revenue decline.」
Revenue declined due to lower sales in the United States, but operating results for four-wheel vehicle clutches improved from an operating loss in the previous fiscal year to operating profit of ¥2,177 million. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in China remained firm, but lower sales in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥57,585 million, down 17.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥350 million, down 88.1%.」
Sales in China remained firm, while lower sales in the United States caused operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches to decline 88.1% year on year. Profitability in the United States and China deteriorated. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although business remained firm in China as economic activity resumed, lower sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥34,703 million, down 27.4% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥886 million, compared with operating profit of ¥2,519 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Business remained firm in China as economic activity resumed, while lower sales in the United States caused four-wheel vehicle clutches to swing from operating profit to an operating loss of ¥886 million. Profitability in the United States and China deteriorated. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although China showed a recovery as economic activity resumed, lower sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches in the United States contributed to revenue of ¥11,093 million, down 52.7% year on year, and an operating loss of ¥2,232 million, compared with operating profit of ¥1,324 million in the previous fiscal year.」
China showed a recovery, while lower sales in the United States and other factors caused four-wheel vehicle clutches to swing from operating profit to an operating loss of ¥2,232 million, indicating a deterioration in profitability in the United States and China. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「For four-wheel vehicle clutches, sales in the United States increased, but sales in China declined, resulting in revenue of ¥90,970 million, down 2.5% year on year. Operating results were an operating loss of ¥1,096 million, compared with operating profit of ¥4,122 million in the previous fiscal year, partly due to recall-related compensation expenses and impairment losses.」
The decline in sales in China outweighed the increase in sales in the United States, and four-wheel vehicle clutches swung from operating profit to an operating loss of ¥1,096 million. Profitability in the United States and China deteriorated. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Although sales of automobile clutches for ZF in the United States and Changan Ford in China declined, sales to Ford and GM in the United States increased, resulting in revenue of ¥69,646 million, up 1.0% year on year. Operating profit was ¥2,939 million, down 23.1% year on year, partly reflecting the increased amortisation burden and other factors.」
Amid mixed sales trends by customer in the United States and China, operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches declined 23.1% year on year due to higher amortization expenses and other factors, indicating a deterioration in profitability. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches to ZF and FCA in the United States and to Changan Ford in China declined, sales to Ford and GM in the United States increased. Revenue was ¥47,791 million, up 2.2% year on year. Operating profit was ¥2,519 million, down 18.7% year on year, partly due to higher amortization expenses.」
Amid mixed sales trends by customer in the United States and China, operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches declined 18.7% year on year due to higher amortization expenses and other factors. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches to Ford and GM increased in the United States, sales to ZF and FCA declined, as did sales to Changan Ford in China. Revenue was ¥23,466 million, down 0.5% year on year. Operating profit was ¥1,324 million, down 39.8% year on year, partly due to higher amortization expenses.」
Sales to Ford and GM in the United States increased, while sales to ZF and FCA and to Changan Ford in China declined. Operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches fell 39.8% year on year. Higher amortization expenses were also cited as a factor behind the decline in profit. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「(Four-wheel vehicle clutches) Sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches to Ford and GM increased in the United States, resulting in revenue of ¥93,317 million, up 3.4% year on year. Operating profit was ¥4,122 million, up 47.4% year on year, partly due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue and the effects of cost reductions.」
Higher sales to Ford and GM in the United States and the effects of cost reductions lifted operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches to ¥4,122 million, up 47.4% year on year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches to Ford and GM increased in the United States, resulting in revenue of ¥68,932 million, up 4.6% year on year. Operating profit was ¥3,825 million, up 19.4% year on year, partly due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue and the effects of cost reductions.」
Higher sales to Ford and GM in the United States and the effects of cost reductions lifted operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches to ¥3,825 million, up 19.4% year on year. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥3,097 million, up 119.0% year on year, partly due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue and the effects of cost reductions.」
For four-wheel vehicle clutches, operating profit was ¥3,097 million, up 119.0% year on year, due to higher sales to Ford and GM in the United States and the effects of cost reductions. This represents existing progress in improving profitability in the United States and China. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches to Ford and GM increased in the United States, as did sales to Honda in China, resulting in revenue of ¥23,586 million, up 9.6% year on year. Operating profit was ¥2,198 million, up 202.5% year on year, partly due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue and the effects of cost reductions.」
Higher sales to Ford and GM in the United States and to Honda in China lifted operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches to ¥2,198 million, up 202.5% year on year. The disclosure indicates measurable improvement in profitability in the United States and China. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「For four-wheel vehicle clutches, sales to Ford increased in the United States, as did sales in China. Revenue was ¥90,238 million, up 7.5% year on year. Operating profit was ¥2,796 million, down 3.7% year on year, partly due to an impairment loss recorded in the domestic four-wheel vehicle business and higher costs in Mexico.」
Revenue increased due to higher sales in the United States and China, while operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches declined due to an impairment loss in the domestic four-wheel vehicle business and higher costs in Mexico. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For four-wheel vehicle clutches, sales to Ford increased in the United States, as did sales in China, despite lower sales to Honda in the United States. Revenue was ¥65,921 million, up 7.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥3,203 million, up 18.0%.」
Higher sales to Ford in the United States and higher sales in China lifted operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches 18.0% year on year to ¥3,203 million. The disclosure also notes lower sales to Honda in the United States. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥1,414 million, down 17.6% year on year, partly due to lower revenue from sales to Honda in the United States and higher fixed and operating costs in Mexico.」
For four-wheel vehicle clutches, revenue increased 5.0% year on year, while operating profit declined 17.6% due to lower revenue from sales to Honda in the United States and higher fixed and operating costs in Mexico. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although sales of four-wheel vehicle clutches to Honda declined in the United States, sales to Ford increased, as did sales in Japan and China, resulting in revenue of ¥21,513 million, up 1.3% year on year. Operating profit was ¥726 million, down 46.5% year on year, partly due to the impact of lower revenue from sales to Honda in the United States.」
In connection with improving profitability for four-wheel vehicle clutches, including in the United States and China, revenue increased 1.3% year on year, while operating profit declined 46.5%. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「For four-wheel vehicle clutches, unit sales increased in the United States, but revenue was ¥83,922 million, down 3.3% year on year, partly due to the stronger yen. Despite the impact of the stronger yen and higher start-up costs in the United States, operating profit was ¥2,903 million, up 104.3% year on year, partly due to the revenue contribution from Mexico and the absence of the impairment loss recognized in the previous fiscal year.」
In connection with the challenge of improving profitability in the United States and China, operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches was ¥2,903 million, up 104.3% year on year. The disclosure also cites higher start-up costs in the United States. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although unit sales of automobile clutches increased in the United States, revenue was ¥61,166 million, down 5.8% year on year, partly due to the stronger yen. Operating profit was ¥2,714 million, up 2.5% year on year, despite the impact of the stronger yen and higher US launch costs, partly due to the benefit of increased revenue in Mexico and the absence of the impairment loss recorded in the previous fiscal year.」
Operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches increased 2.5% year on year, but the disclosure also cites the impact of the stronger yen and higher start-up costs in the United States. No new plans or milestones are presented for improving profitability in the United States and China. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「For four-wheel vehicle clutches, unit sales increased in the United States, but revenue was ¥40,189 million, down 7.6% year on year, partly due to the stronger yen. Despite the impact of the stronger yen, operating profit was ¥1,716 million, up 4.3% year on year, partly due to the effects of lower in-house production costs and the absence of the impairment loss recognized in the previous fiscal year.」
Reports increased unit sales in the United States and a 4.3% year-on-year increase in operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches, but presents no new plans or milestones for improving regional profitability, including China. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of the stronger yen, revenue was ¥21,247 million, down 0.4% year on year, due in part to increased sales to Ford and ZF/FCA in the United States. Operating profit was ¥1,359 million, up 433.4% year on year, partly due to higher profit accompanying increased revenue in the United States and the absence of the impairment loss recognized in the previous fiscal year.」
Reports higher profit accompanying increased sales in the United States, with operating profit for four-wheel vehicle clutches up 433.4% year on year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Improving profitability in the United States and China」
Specifies regional priorities as near-term challenges for four-wheel vehicle clutches.